Extension of soft plastics recycling trial is ‘brilliant news’ for South Glos Thursday, 9 May, 2024 The extension of the popular soft plastics recycling trial has been welcomed by councillors. This month, a further 23,000 households will be included in the scheme that sees ‘soft’ plastics such as plastic bags and wrappers recycled separately. The Conservative councillors on South Gloucestershire Council have described the latest extension as “brilliant news” for South Glos as it will help to... Local News
Youth funding change ‘could benefit thousands’ 12th March 2012 Just 1 in 5 young people make regular use of youth centres Thousands more youngsters could benefit from council funding, under new proposals being considered by... Local News
£100m to ‘strengthen foundations’ of local economy 27th January 2012 Funding for schools, transport and broadband is ‘investing in the future’ South Gloucestershire Council’s Conservative Cabinet has revealed plans to invest over... Local News
£3m for superfast broadband roll-out 27th January 2012 Council investment to tackle district’s ‘digital divide’ Every home and business in South Gloucestershire will potentially be able to access broadband by 2015... Local News
Greener homes, greener schools 27th January 2012 £3m investment to cut carbon emissions and energy costs Two new green funds totalling almost £3m are to be created in South Gloucestershire – one for schools... Local News
Homes for Heroes’ consultation launched 19th January 2012 Former tank commander welcomes housing priority for Armed Forces A campaigning former Army tank commander has welcomed a council consultation proposing that... Local News
“Don’t Torpedo Airfield Consultation” 21st October 2011 Conservative councillors have criticised the Labour Group for attempting to ‘torpedo’ the public consultation on the future of Filton Airfield during a Full... Local News
Youth café proves a hit 21st October 2011 Yate’s new £1.3m ‘Armadillo’ youth café is proving a hit with local youngsters since it opened this summer – after local Conservatives put an end to a decade of... Local News
Airfield Sell-Off Delays Planning Protections 21st October 2011 The announcement that BAE Systems is closing Filton Airfield in 2012 and selling it off to developers has delayed the independent examination of the Council’s... Local News
Top Marks For School Investment 21st October 2011 The second phase of a £2.9m remodelling scheme at Pucklechurch School is just one of many school projects making progress across the district. Local News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
